Hi, I’m Katarzyna Wapińska, a brand strategist and identity designer with 15+ years of experience helping healthcare, cultural, architecture, technology, and consumer brands tell their story. I develop strategies, naming frameworks, brand voice, visual identities, and packaging systems that translate complex ideas into clear communication across markets and cultures. I’m comfortable working across languages and stakeholders to build cohesive brands that travel well and feel authentic. I lead end-to-end branding projects from research and strategy through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent brand experiences and measurable impact. I’m passionate about cross-cultural design, typography, and crafting distinctive identities that resonate with diverse audiences.

Katarzyna Wapińska

Hi, I’m Katarzyna Wapińska, a brand strategist and identity designer with 15+ years of experience helping healthcare, cultural, architecture, technology, and consumer brands tell their story. I develop strategies, naming frameworks, brand voice, visual identities, and packaging systems that translate complex ideas into clear communication across markets and cultures. I’m comfortable working across languages and stakeholders to build cohesive brands that travel well and feel authentic. I lead end-to-end branding projects from research and strategy through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent brand experiences and measurable impact. I’m passionate about cross-cultural design, typography, and crafting distinctive identities that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Katarzyna Wapińska, a brand strategist and identity designer with 15+ years of experience helping healthcare, cultural, architecture, technology, and consumer brands tell their story. I develop strategies, naming frameworks, brand voice, visual identities, and packaging systems that translate complex ideas into clear communication across markets and cultures. I’m comfortable working across languages and stakeholders to build cohesive brands that travel well and feel authentic.

I lead end-to-end branding projects from research and strategy through execution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent brand experiences and measurable impact. I’m passionate about cross-cultural design, typography, and crafting distinctive identities that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Brand Strategy & Identity Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led brand strategy, identity, and messaging for international clients across healthcare, B2B, and cultural sectors. Key projects included J.Toe Phantom (Medical Innovation): market research, naming framework, multi-audience brand voice; Hydra Installations Group (B2B Services): brand architecture and naming system; cohesive identity and messaging; strategic copywriting. Citizen Radio (Democratic Initiative): brand strategy, values, personas, and identity system; managed 20+ stakeholders.
Founder & Creative Director at CENTRALA
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Built and managed a cultural venue combining café, gallery, and events. Directed branding, identity, and communications; led a team of 10+, organized festivals and exhibitions. Ensured consistent brand experience and community recognition.
Graphic Designer at Avenue Agency
January 1, 2009 - September 22, 2025
Designed brand identities and visual systems for 50+ clients. Delivered packaging, editorial, and corporate design across print & digital. Collaborated with production teams to ensure high-quality output.
Founder & Creative Director at CENTRALA Poland
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022
Built and managed a cultural venue combining a cafe, gallery, and events. Directed branding, identity, and communications; led a team of 10+, organized festivals and exhibitions. Ensured a consistent brand experience and strong community recognition.
Graphic Designer at AVENUE AGENCY Poland
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Designed brand identities and visual systems for 50+ clients. Delivered packaging, editorial, and corporate design across print & digital. Collaborated with production teams to ensure high-quality output.

Education

Postgraduate, Graphic Design at Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts, Łódź
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Psychology (Consumer Behavior, Communication, Research) at University of Zielona Góra
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Postgraduate at Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts, Łódź
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Psychology at University of Zielona Góra
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction